The wellness rules for employer-sponsored programs have faced obstacles along the way that have resulted in a delay of the issuance of final wellness rules. The reason for the delay … Continued
The coronavirus pandemic has led to employers having many questions and concerns as they begin to plan to return employees back to their workplaces. Keeping up with the multitude of … Continued
In August of 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued two publications meant to clarify existing legislation pertaining to opioid addiction and employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act … Continued
As the country prepares to reopen, many employers may be asking, “How do I return my employees to the workplace safely and assure that my organization is complying with all … Continued
On April 17, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued additional answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) … Continued
The coronavirus outbreak continues to dominate the headlines, spreading to more than 155 countries with over 185,000 confirmed cases and over 7,000 deaths, 68 of those being in the U.S. … Continued
Within the coming year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is expected to issue revised proposed rules regarding permissible wellness incentives under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). On May … Continued
Employers offer wellness plans for a number of reasons, but the main reasons are often to contain health care costs and to encourage employees to improve their health and prevent … Continued
As employers continue to show more interest in adding wellness programs to their employee benefit plans, they must also be cognizant of any federal and/or state laws that could impact … Continued
On December 20, 2017, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia vacated key provisions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) final rules for employer-sponsored wellness plans. However, … Continued